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Axis Bank and BITS Pilani have signed an MoU to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park. Supported by a Rs 100 crore CSR grant, the facility will promote deep-tech research, healthcare innovation, startups and industry-academia collaboration.

World champion Minakshi advanced to the women's 51kg quarterfinals at the Boxing World Cup in China with a 5-0 victory over Poland's Natalia Kuczewska. Five Indian boxers remain in contention, while Jyoti and Jugnoo have already secured medals.

The Kerala High Court observed that the UDF government's Priyadarshini Scheme, offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons, fulfills an election promise and is a policy decision. Hearing a PIL alleging discrimination and financial burden, the court reserved its verdict

Kriti Sanon has spoken about playing Ally in Cocktail 2, describing the character as refreshing, liberated and very different from herself. The actor said the film's fresh storyline and well-written characters convinced her to take up the project.

Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute as Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in a tense Group L encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The late strike handed the Black Stars all three points and denied Panama a historic first World Cup point.

The Cricket Association of Telangana has urged the Hyderabad Cricket Association to disclose details of district players selected for the inaugural TG20 League. CAT also reiterated its demand for greater investment in district cricket and infrastructure development.

The FSSAI has directed restaurants to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant cutting equipment and maintain strict hygiene standards. Food safety authorities across States and Union Territories have been asked to ensure compliance, with violations attracting action under food safety laws.

The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association has urged the Telangana government to introduce a five-year renewal cycle for MTP and PCPNDT/Sterilization Centre registrations. The association said annual renewals create unnecessary paperwork, compliance costs and administrative delays for healthcare institutions.

India’s gold imports fell nearly 70% to 25-30 tonnes after customs duty on gold was raised to 15% from 6%. Despite lower volumes, import value increased due to rising prices. The government aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and prioritise essential imports

Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Kane also became the leading penalty scorer in World Cup history, excluding shootouts.

The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center will launch in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with IBM. The initiative aims to build a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem by connecting industry, academia, and technology experts to develop practical quantum computing solutions

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at five locations in Kerala, including Kochi hospitals and suspected intermediaries’ homes, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged international organ trafficking network. Investigators are examining financial records, documents, and possible illegal commissions  

A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Yoane Wissa's equaliser earned the African side its first-ever World Cup goal and point.

Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi will appear on Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, bringing laughter, games and Dhamaal-inspired fun. Contestants face a Kesar Rasgulla challenge while celebrity guests join teams for entertaining kitchen battles

Adah Sharma will make her Marathi cinema debut with Gajra, a film inspired by true events and directed by Shreyas Jadhav. The movie is slated for release in 2027, marking a new milestone in her acting career

The IMD has forecast a revival of the Southwest Monsoon across Telangana from June 23, with widespread rainfall expected from June 21. Falling temperatures, thunderstorms and moisture-laden winds are likely to bring relief from prolonged heat across the State.

Students of Government Primary School, Bazaar-e-Ghansi, at Moosa Bowli are allegedly exposed to electrocution risks after an electrical transformer was installed near the school gate. School authorities and parents have urged GHMC and other departments to intervene immediately.

Father's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate fathers with thoughtful gifts that match their personalities. From bar tool sets and grooming kits to wireless earbuds and memorable family experiences, these six ideas combine practicality, comfort and lasting value.

Smart rings are gaining popularity among health-conscious users as a discreet alternative to smartwatches. The devices track sleep, heart rate, stress and activity levels while encouraging healthier habits, offering round-the-clock health monitoring in a compact and unobtrusive form.

Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to India, Morocco, and Canada after performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. She credited the three nations for shaping her career and celebrated her second FIFA performance

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

The rupee fell 21 paise to 94.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook strengthened the greenback. However, easing crude oil prices and improving geopolitical sentiment provided support to broader financial markets.

The MDMK is likely to exit the DMK-led alliance and move closer to Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK government. Political meetings and statements by Vaiko and Durai Vaiko have fueled speculation, with possible MLA resignations potentially triggering by-elections and reshaping Tamil Nadu politics